BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Musical Bridges Around The World - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://musicalbridges.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Musical Bridges Around The World REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T153000 DTSTAMP:20240430T153200Z CREATED:20230718T174741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T153200Z UID:19082-1691242200-1691249400@musicalbridges.org SUMMARY:Interactive Kids Movie Screening - The Quilt: A Living History of African American Music DESCRIPTION:Learn about music genres from African American history and culture in this award-winning educational documentary! Kids can also make a quilt square with the African American Quilt Circle of San Antonio\, and participate in activities with dancer Tanesha Payne\, poet-musician Andrea Vocab Sanderson\, mezzo-soprano Veronica Williams\, and lead actress Cynthia Freeman Gibbs. Recommended for ages 8+. \nThis San Antonio Public Library event is in partnership with Musical Bridges Around the World\, a local nonprofit arts organization and producers of “The Quilt: A Living History of African American Music”. The film is an educational documentary recommended for ages 8+ that explores the music genres born and formed by African American history and culture and how music of the past connects with that of the present\, just like the layers of a quilt. \n*Attendees may be included in professional photography and videography by Musical Bridges Around the World.* \nRegister/Sign is required on the SAPL’s website here. \nLearn more about the film at: mbaw.org/quilt \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KEY CAST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Anya Jwahir Hunter\n Actress \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cynthia Freeman Gibbs\n Actress \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tanesha Payne\n Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Williams\n Mezzo-soprano \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Sumuel\n Bass-baritone \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc "Mockingbird" Smith\n Voice & Guitar \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ron Wilkins\n Trombocalist (Trombone & Vocals) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Prado\, DMA\n Piano\, Composer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arlington Jones\n Piano \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brandon Rivas\n Bass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnathan Alexander\n Percussion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beverly Houston\n Vocals \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andrea Vocab Sanderson\n Vocals\, Poetry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRICAL POSTER URL:https://musicalbridges.org/event/interactive-kids-movie-screening-the-quilt-a-living-history-of-african-american-music/ LOCATION:Central Library\, 600 Soledad\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event,The Quilt ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://musicalbridges.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Quilt-Interactive-Kids-Screening-1920x1080-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230804T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230804T203000 DTSTAMP:20240430T153201Z CREATED:20230727T223642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T153201Z UID:19140-1691175600-1691181000@musicalbridges.org SUMMARY:San Antonio Film Festival - The Quilt: A Living History of African American Music DESCRIPTION:“The Quilt: A Living History of African American Music” has been selected for the San Antonio Film Festival\, which runs from 1-6 August 2023. Click above to buy individual tickets or full festival VIP passes. For festival details\, visit safilm.com \nStarring Cynthia Freeman Gibbs and Lauren Anya Jwahir Hunter with an ensemble cast of musicians (many from San Antonio!)\, this educational documentary explores the music genres born and formed by African American history and culture and how music of the past connects with that of the present\, just like the layers of a quilt. Learn more about the film at: mbaw.org/quilt \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KEY CAST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Anya Jwahir Hunter\n Actress \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cynthia Freeman Gibbs\n Actress \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tanesha Payne\n Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Williams\n Mezzo-soprano \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Sumuel\n Bass-baritone \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc "Mockingbird" Smith\n Voice & Guitar \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ron Wilkins\n Trombocalist (Trombone & Vocals) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Prado\, DMA\n Piano\, Composer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arlington Jones\n Piano \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brandon Rivas\n Bass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnathan Alexander\n Percussion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beverly Houston\n Vocals \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andrea Vocab Sanderson\n Vocals\, Poetry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRICAL POSTER URL:https://musicalbridges.org/event/san-antonio-film-festival-the-quilt-a-living-history-of-african-american-music/ LOCATION:Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater\, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts\, 100 Auditorium Cir\, San Antonio\, 78205 CATEGORIES:Special Event,The Quilt ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://musicalbridges.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/The-Quilt-@-SA-Film-Festival-1920x1080-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Antonio Film Festival":MAILTO:safilm@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230723T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230723T160000 DTSTAMP:20240430T153201Z CREATED:20230519T212743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T153201Z UID:18909-1690120800-1690128000@musicalbridges.org SUMMARY:Red Carpet Premiere - The Quilt: A Living History of African American Music DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the San Antonio red carpet premiere of the “The Quilt: A Living History of African American Music”. Starring Cynthia Freeman Gibbs and Lauren Anya Jwahir Hunter with an ensemble cast of musicians (many from San Antonio!)\, this educational documentary explores the music genres born and formed by African American history and culture and how music of the past connects with that of the present\, just like the layers of a quilt. \nEnjoy bites and sangria by Carmens de la Calle\, a custom quilt by the African American Quilt Circle of San Antonio\, and a Q&A with the cast and crew. Event is also sponsored in part by H-E-B and partner Carver Community Cultural Center. \nExact check-in and times in “Agenda” section below. \nLearn more about the film at: mbaw.org/quilt \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n \n1 PM – Check-in & Seating Opens for Registered Ticket Holders (QR Code or Name)\n1:30 PM – Check-in & Seating Opens for Waitlist & Walk-ins (Name/Sign-In Sheet)\n2:00 – 3:25 PM – Movie Screening\n3:25 PM – Bathroom Break\n3:30 PM – Discussion and Q&A with The Quilt cast & crew\n4 PM – Ending Lobby Reception (Free Bites & Sangria!)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Location & Parking\n The premiere will be in the Jo Long Theatre at the Carver Community Cultural Center\, located at 226 North Hackberry St\, San Antonio\, TX 78202. \nParking is FREE\, and available at the following recommended spots below(click to open Google Map location): \n\nCarver Administration lot\nSt. Paul lot\nCarver Academy lot\nCenter St. parking\nGibbs St. parking\n\nPlease see the map below showing parking\, main entrances\, and handicap/ADA-accessible entrances: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waitlist/Walk-Ins Policies\n Once ticket registration fills up\, all others will be subject to join a waitlist. MBAW will check in with ticket holders multiple times leading up to the event to see if they are still coming\, and any cancellations will open registration to the waitlisted. \nBecause it is a free event\, MBAW will open seating to anyone still on the waitlist (and any walk-ins) at 1:30 PM\, 30 minutes before the movie begins. Seating is unassigned but VIP spots may be roped off. Walk-ins must write their information down on sign-in sheet. \n \n \n \n \n \n Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\n Is parking free? Where do I park?Yes\, please see Location & Parking section above. \nWhat do I bring for check-in?If you got a ticket\, present your Eventbrite ticket QR code(s)\, one for each attendee. If you are on the waitlist or a walk-in\, just have your name ready to give to the attendant. \nAre food & drinks allowed?Food & drinks are only allowed in the lobby\, not the Jo Long Theater itself. Free bites and refreshments will be available before and after the screening. \nIs this the only public screening of the film? Can I see it elsewhere?Currently\, this is the only full public screening of the film in San Antonio at this time. The film is also making its rounds of festivals across the country\, and educational showings with activities for children are being scheduled in San Antonio in partnership with the San Antonio Library. Please check back at mbaw.org/quilt for more information as it develops. \nIs the location ADA/handicap-accessible?Yes\, there are two ramps on either side of the building leading into the breezeway area between the lobby and theater. See “Location & Parking” section above for more details. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KEY CAST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Anya Jwahir Hunter\n Actress \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cynthia Freeman Gibbs\n Actress \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tanesha Payne\n Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Williams\n Mezzo-soprano \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Sumuel\n Bass-baritone \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc "Mockingbird" Smith\n Voice & Guitar \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ron Wilkins\n Trombocalist (Trombone & Vocals) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Prado\, DMA\n Piano\, Composer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arlington Jones\n Piano \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brandon Rivas\n Bass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Johnathan Alexander\n Percussion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beverly Houston\n Vocals \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andrea Vocab Sanderson\n Vocals\, Poetry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRICAL POSTER URL:https://musicalbridges.org/event/red-carpet-premiere-the-quilt-a-living-history-of-african-american-music/ LOCATION:Jo Long Theater\, Carver Community Cultural Center\, 226 N Hackberry St\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78202\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event,The Quilt ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://musicalbridges.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MBAW_2023_5_The-Quilt-Premiere_1920x1080_WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220827T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220827T220000 DTSTAMP:20220726T173423Z CREATED:20220726T173418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T173423Z UID:17117-1661626800-1661637600@musicalbridges.org SUMMARY:Opening Reception: MUSICIANS - Duets of Passion & Profession DESCRIPTION:A partnership event with Digital Pro Lab and Hayward Gaude Photography. Join for an opening reception at Digital Pro Lab of an interactive gallery experience exploring the duality of musicians who work in other professions\, and how their passion for music has helped them with their professional lives. Featured musician/professionals include: Rick Cavender\, Dr. Francisco Cigarroa\, Mayor Ron Nirenberg\, and others. URL:https://musicalbridges.org/event/musicians-duets-of-passion-and-profession/ LOCATION:Digital Pro Lab\, 10103 San Pedro Ave\, San Antonio\, 78216 CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://musicalbridges.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/DPLFS_2022_FBEVENT_header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220116T130000 DTSTAMP:20220114T204639Z CREATED:20211020T233443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T204639Z UID:15386-1642330800-1642338000@musicalbridges.org SUMMARY:(POSTPONED) The Quilt: A Community Celebration! DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE. \nDue to the recent COVID-19 spike\, for the safety of the general public and all involved\, we have postponed this event. As of now\, a new date has not yet been determined as we are monitoring closely when to best reschedule. Please check back at a later time to see for a new date. We appreciate your understanding. \nJoin us for mimosas and bites\, film snippets\, performances and more as we celebrate San Antonio community partners\, writers\, musicians\, artists\, videographers and creatives in the educational documentary “The Quilt: A Living History of African American Music” to be premiered in late 2022! \nThis event is a collaboration between Musical Bridges Around the World\, San Antonio African American Community Archive & Museum and Carver Community Cultural Center. URL:https://musicalbridges.org/event/the-quilt-community-celebration/ LOCATION:Carver Community Cultural Center\, 226 N Hackberry\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78202\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://musicalbridges.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022_QuiltCommunityCelebration_EventGraphic-1920-x-1080-px_POSTPONED.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211212T190000 DTSTAMP:20211211T202457Z CREATED:20211116T191141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211211T202457Z UID:15620-1639335600-1639335600@musicalbridges.org SUMMARY:Musical Bridges Youth Holiday Concert DESCRIPTION:Nine pianists of the Gurwitz Youth Ambassadors and two string players of the Colburn-Pledge Music Scholarship come together to share their passion for music! Including solo piano pieces from Bach\, Mozart\, Mendelssohn\, Monti\, Kabalevsky\, Roldán\, Burgmuller\, and Bacewicz\, and a Handel-inspired duet for violin and cello by Halvorsen. \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PROGRAMS \n \n \n \n \n \n Gurwitz Youth Ambassadors\n The Gurwitz International Piano Competition also encourages the development of young pianists in the greater San Antonio area. Gurwitz Youth Ambassadors are involved in community engagement efforts such as playing in schools or community groups\, attending/participating in masterclasses\, or speaking with students on why they chose piano. Advanced piano students 18 years or under who are interested in becoming an Ambassador are invited to apply based on the recommendation of their piano teacher. \n \n \n \n \n \n Colburn-Pledge Music Scholarship\n Formerly under the auspices of the Colburn-Pledge Music Scholarship Foundation\, this scholarship now resides under the management of Musical Bridges Around the World. The previously-named foundation began in 1985 by John Pledge with proceeds from the estates of his sister\, Genevieve Pledge\, and of Lois Colburn\, both former members of the San Antonio Symphony\, for the purpose of offering tuition aid to string players residing in Texas who are preparing for careers in classical music. 133 scholarships totaling more than $99\,000 had been previously awarded by the foundation to 72 different students. \n \n \n \n \n \n Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\n – Are tickets required for entry to the concert? Yes\, but they are free! Seating is first-come-first-served. \n– How do I get a ticket?Tickets are available on this page or on Eventbrite.  \n– What do I show at the door?To help our attendants\, please have your ticket ready when you get there. Attendants will be ready to scan the QR code on your ticket (print\, email\, or app). \n– What if I forget to get a ticket(s) or don’t have one when I get there?An attendant at the door can help you register and get in quickly and easily. If you have registered but have forgotten the ticket\, an attendant can pull up your name and check you in manually. \n– What are the current health protocols I need to follow?Masks are currently strongly encouraged. The event organizer may make the decision to require masks at any time leading up to the event. \n– How do I get to the San Fernando Cathedral? Where do I park? The San Fernando Cathedral lies at the center of downtown San Antonio at: 115 Main Plaza\, San Antonio\, TX 78205. \nWhile there is no dedicated parking for the Cathedral\, there are many close parking options. City Paystations and meters are FREE on Sundays\, and you can find more info and options on our website here. \nThere are three (3) main entrances to the Cathedral: two (2) main front (east) entrances off Main Plaza and one (1) side entrance for wheelchair-accessibility on the left (south) side. \n– Can I take picture(s) or video(s)?No flash photography. We ask that you limit photos or videos to a minimum during the actual performance as a courtesy to our artists. \nAny other questions? Contact us. URL:https://musicalbridges.org/event/musical-bridges-youth-holiday-concert/ LOCATION:San Fernando Cathedral\, 115 Main Plaza\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://musicalbridges.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MBAW_2021_11_Youth-Holiday-Concert_1920x1080_Web-Event-Calendar-2-WEB.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR